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commission. <br />D. The member has demonstrated the ability to understand and further the City's overall mission, <br />specifically relating to the commission's responsibilities. <br />(3) A commission or committee chair that is appointed by its members shall serve three consecutive years <br />in this capacity. <br />(4) Any chairperson may be removed from office by a majority vote of the City Council. <br />Sec. 2-65. Recruitment of Commissioners. <br />(1) The City Manager will advertise for new members at least once per year to create a candidate pool for <br />future vacancies. <br />(2) All commission candidates are required to complete a City application form in order to be considered <br />for a commission appointment. <br />(3) In order to attract qualified members, existing commissioners will assist the City in identifying <br />knowledge, skills, and abilities important to accomplishing its assigned duties and responsibilities. In <br />addition, the City will strive to make appointments that reflect the diversity of the community. (Ord. No. <br />610, 12-13-94; Code of 2001) <br />(4) Formal interviews are not required but may be used by the City Council when appointing individuals <br />to a particular commission or task force. <br />(5) When conducting recruitments for the City's various commissions, members of the City Council will <br />place an emphasis on variety of individual skills, aptitudes, and geographic location throughout the City <br />when evaluating the individual applications. <br />(6) Unless otherwise specifically provided, each member of any Commission or other appointed body <br />shall be a resident of the City during their term of service. <br />(7) The City Council will evaluate the application materials submitted by each candidate. There is no <br />implied guarantee of appointment or reappointment to any City Commission or task force. The sole <br />responsibility for appointment resides with the City Council as the confirming authority. <br />Sec. 2-66. Council Representation. <br />The City Council shall appoint one of its members as an ex officio member of the commission for a term <br />of one year. This member shall have full rights of discussion but will not be a. voting member of the <br />commission. At its discretion, the Council also may appoint other ex officio members. (Ord. No. 610, 12- <br />13-94; Code of 2001) <br />Sec. 2-67. Reports. <br />The chairperson of each commission shall make a report to the City Council once a year. The report will <br />be made at a regular Council meeting and will include a summary of issues and accomplishments of the <br />commission during the past year. Also, the report shall preview future issues and projects. <br />2-3 <br />